For what it’s worth, this is the verse that will convince (or at least start those conversations in earnest) many naysayers of Doja’s rap credibility. Hearing her indulge in proper storytelling over production that favors the boom-bap of hip-hop’s Golden Age is valid proof of Doja’s rap skill for those who don’t respect pop-rap as a legitimate extension of the rap musical ecosystem.
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There are no forced attempts at vowel-breaking or exaggerated rasp to imitate emotion here. Reneé delivers a carefully paced vocal performance that steadily builds into a heartfelt moment of release underscored by the haunting layered vocals in the song’s bridge.
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Produced by Hitkidd (“F.N.F.”) and Payday (“Rich”), “Pressurelicious” finds Megan and Future trading bars over a grimy trap beat — a departure from the sugary pop goodness of “Sweetest Pie” and the 90’s East Coast vibe of “Plan B.”
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Eleven years after “Super Bass” launched Nicki Minaj into the mainstream pop music stratosphere, the Queens rapper is still relying on the same template for her latest single, “Super Freaky Girl.” This is equally exemplary of the cyclical nature of commercial music, the rich history of hip-hop sampling, and Minaj’s somewhat stunted ability to fully commit to her own artistic evolution.
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